Kansas City non-profit pens sweet farewell note to Trent McDuffie after Chiefs trade
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- Ronald McDonald House Kansas City thanked Trent McDuffie for his support.
- T22 McDuffie Foundation aids grieving kids and worked with Ronald McDonald House.
- Char Bar retired a McDuffie sandwich while fans shared farewell tributes.
In addition to losing a dominant player on the field, the Chiefs are trading away a fan favorite in cornerback Trent McDuffie.
After news of the deal the Chiefs made to send McDuffie to the Rams was made public, tributes were shared across social media.
And it wasn’t just the fans. McDuffie made an impact off the field with his charitable work, and one non-profit he worked closely with shared a sweet farewell message.
The T22 McDuffie Foundation was created to held kids “who are coping with loss and grief by providing them with resources and support that will help them thrive.”
McDuffie’s foundation worked closely with the Ronald McDonald House, which provides a place to stay for families of children who have been hospitalized.
The Ronald McDonald House in Kansas City penned a note following the news of McDuffie’s trade.
“Grateful today for a true friend of the House, @Trent_McDuffie,” the organization wrote on Instagram. “Trent has been a long-time supporter of Ronald McDonald House Kansas City, showing up for our families in ways that go far beyond the spotlight. His generosity, kindness, and willingness to invest his time have made a lasting impact on the families we serve. “While we’re sad to see this chapter close, we’re even more grateful for the heart he’s shared with our House. Trent, you will always be welcome here, and forever a part of our family. ❤️”
McDuffie also worked with Bra Couture, which says it raises “funds to provide cancer care services to uninsured/underinsured men and women cancer patients in the Greater Kansas City area facing any cancer and to focus on cancer care related disparity issues confronting our uninsured urban and rural communities.”
KC barbecue farewell
Char Bar barbecue is discontinuing a sandwich it had named after McDuffie.
The McDuff was “a whole rack of baby back ribs, chipotle mayo, pickles, caramelized onions, coleslaw on a Ciabatta loaf & served with a bucket of fries.” It was enough for four people.
“End of an era ❤️💛 Wishing Trent McDuffie nothing but the best as he heads off to join the Los Angeles Rams. Getting to name a sandwich after him was pretty awesome, but having him come in to try it made it even better,” Char Bar wrote on Instagram. “The McDuff Sandwich will officially be retired. A true limited-time legend. Thanks for the memories, Trent!”
Fans say farewell
Here is a very tiny snippet of what Chiefs fans were saying, too.
This story was originally published March 6, 2026 at 10:34 AM.
